Dear Residents of Bronte:
Thank you for your continued support as Ward 1 Town and Regional Councillor. Thank you for taking the time to discuss and share your concerns with me, particularly over these past few months. Thank you to all the candidates in Ward 1 for putting your names forward for public service.
My commitment to you is for continued hard work on your behalf as we move forward into the next four years.
Sincerely,
Alan Johnston
[Related: View the 2010 Oakville Election results]
It is election day in Oakville. Today is your chance to have a say in how our wonderful Town is taken care of for the next four years. We will be voting for one(1) of each Mayor, Councillor and Halton District School Board Trustee candidates, and up to four(4) Halton Catholic District School Board Trustee candidates.
Vote turnout in 2006 was very low, especially in Ward 4. The polls are open from 10am to 8pm at various locations around town. If you are not sure where your polling location is, look it up here. If you don’t know what Ward you live in, check using these maps.
For last minute research on the candidates, please visit our Oakville Election 2010 section for candidate profiles, interviews, Q&A’s and more.
The Oakville.com team wrote 50+ articles about the election issues and the candidates, click here to browse through them.
For the Mayoral race, here are some handy searches with profiles, interviews, photos and more for the two leading candidates:
Please remember to vote for your Halton School Board Trustees. Did you know the operating budget for the Halton District School Board is $490 million? That’s more than the annual budget of the Town of Oakville.
Here’s who you will be voting for today. Please get out and vote!
Mayor: Rob Burton, John McLaughlin, Ann Mulvale, Raymond Ray
Ward 1 Town Councillor: Michael Loomans, John McMullen, Ralph Robinson
Ward 1 Town & Regional Councillor: Bob Aceti, Alan Johnston, Linda Oliver
Ward 2 Town Councillor: Stephan Bobesich, Pam Damoff, Joe Giraldi, Bruce Grant, Cheryle McCullagh, John C. Pilcher
Ward 2 Town & Regional Councillor: Cathy Duddeck, Stephen Sparling
Ward 3 Town Councillor: Mary Chapin, Dave Gittings, Nick Hutchins
Ward 3 Town & Regional Councillor: Jean C. Gandubert, Keith Bird
Ward 4 Town Councillor: Brian Burton, Roger Lapworth, Susan Sheppard
Ward 4 Town & Regional Councillor: Allan Elgar, John Foster, Jeff Gareau, Bhupinder Singh Sandhawalia
Ward 5 Town Councillor: Marc Grant, Mark Straub
Ward 5 Town & Regional Councillor: Bruce Jones, Jeff Knoll
Ward 6 Town Councillor: Tom Altobello, Ross Bragdon, Max Khan, Jim Smith, Janice Wright
Ward 6 Town & Regional Councillor: Tom Adams, Doug MacKenzie
Halton Regional Chair: Gary Carr [Acclaimed]
Halton District School Board Wards 1 & 2: Don Vrooman [Acclaimed]
Halton District School Board Ward 3: Georgette Bolger, Sherif Guorgui, Ann Harvey Hope, Jeffrey Percival
Halton District School Board Ward 4: Aman Jaspal, Jennifer Poirier, Kathryn Bateman-Olmstead
Halton District School Board Wards 5 & 6: Kelly Amos, Debbie Renkema
Halton Catholic District School Board: Andrew Cudowski, Anthony Danko, Dianne Delany, Melanie Digiantommaso, Alice Anne LeMay, Paul Marai, Giuseppe Peritore, Ed Viana
Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest: Micheline Wylde [Acclaimed]
Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud: Dominique Janssens [Acclaimed]
Linda Oliver is a candidate for Ward 1 Town & Regional Councillor in the 2010 Oakville Municipal Elections.
Oakville.com: What are the platform issues that you are addressing?
Linda Oliver: The following are my main platform issues:
· Working towards a safe and healthy environment for our children and grandchildren to live and play.
· Addressing traffic congestion and dangerous speeding in our neighbourhoods.
· Ensuring Oakville and Halton Region provide the resources and attention to the issue of Economic Development-we have to encourage businesses to come to our community.
· Building on and expanding the support and guidance of our youth at the Bronte Youth Centre and beyond.
· Advocate for affordable housing so our children have a choice to live in Oakville and our seniors can afford to downsize and remain close to family and friends.
I have been a resident of Oakville for 35 years. It is through this experience living and working in our community that I have come to believe these are the most important issues to tackle. Furthermore, the feedback I have received on the campaign trail over the last six months has reinforced that these are the priorities of voters. They are achievable and I have the experience to address and accomplish them.
That said, my campaign is based around the need to have a councillor who is responsive to the needs and issues of voters. These are likely to change over time as new issues arise. I welcome comments and feedback on these and other priorities that you may have.
I only have one vote on council. But if elected, I promise to make that one vote the difference.
Oakville.com: What is your unique position in this election
Linda Oliver: My unique position begins with how I am different personally. I am not a business person who is looking solely to cut budgets. My experience has led me to understand that a great future for Oakville is achieved only though the right mix of service levels and fiscal management. I believe voters want someone who will not only fight to limit spending, but who will also advocate for the programs and services that are needed.
I am different because I am willing to go and find out what the voters want. I initiate discussion, welcome comments, and always look for feedback. I will use my experience as a team player, consensus builder, and decision maker to ensure that the decisions made at Town and Regional Council are based on what the voters want.
I will be different because I will be advocating for residents every step of the way. I ask you to vote for me because I am truly willing and able to represent your interests.
Oakville.com: What do voters need to know that will compel them to vote for YOU?
Linda Oliver: I have been able to gain the interest and the attention of the voters because I have continually displayed the passion, experience, commitment and priorities necessary to be a good councillor.
Passion: My husband grew up in Bronte, we lived in Oakville for 35 years since moving back, my children were raised here, and my grandchildren will grow up here. My interest in this elected position is to ensure that Oakville and the Halton Region continues to be a safe and healthy environment in which to raise our families. I could not have a more compelling reason to fight for a better Oakville and Halton Region, or a better reason to work hard every day for you and your families.
Experience: As a nurse, I have not been sitting on the political sidelines. We care about public policy as it affects our patients -our community. As a nurse I have been an advocate, a good listener, critical thinker and have made good decisions based on best practice. I have worked tirelessly for my patients and if elected I will put the same experience and dedication towards supporting my constituents.
Commitment: From the day I decided to run for this position, I have worked tirelessly to understand your issues, and earn your vote. I have managed to get out and visit most residents in our ward so far. I have researched any issues that have been brought up and determined the best way to address them. This dedication will continue if you elect me to represent you.
Priorities: My experience and position within the community has allowed me to share many of the same concerns as the rest of the voters. My efforts on the campaign trail have allowed me to understand the voters better. I will work hard to address our priorities because they are important to me, and I know they are important to you.
I believe the voters want their representative to be approachable, dedicated, willing to take feedback, and able to make good decisions on their behalf. They want a councillor to take their issues to heart and fight for what is needed. I am that person.
Vote for Linda Oliver to represent you at Town and Regional Council.
The 2010 Oakville Municipal election will be held on October 25, 2010. Visit our special Oakville election 2010 section for the latest election news, candidate profiles and more.
Ralph Robinson is a candidate for Ward 1 Town Councillor in The 2010 Oakville Municipal Elections.
Oakville.com: What are the platform issues that you are addressing?
Ralph Robinson: Town wide I continue to maintain our current strong financial position and our continued tax supported debt reduction which is now over $2,000,000.00 less than in 2006. I will fight “tough” to uphold our current Liveable Oakville Official Plan and thus keep us victorious at the OMB. Increased Environmental protection and continuous regulating and monitoring of our new Air Quality Bylaw will be managed effectively.
Oakville.com: What is your unique position in this election
Ralph Robinson: My unique positions that benefits Ward 1 are numerous and following are identifies many; I worked with Canada Post and a Bronte Mall business following which a contractual Post office franchise was signed with Canada Post and now i continue to work with Canada Post and the Mall ownership in an effort to have the required site lease negotiated which I expect will occur in early 2012. I continue to pursue a Bronte Store Front Type Library for 2012 as well as a new tennis court for
Lakeshore Woods and a BMX Track for the Bronte area in 2011. I am also leading along with St. Dominics School an expanded War Hero’s Memorial for the Bronte area and at the same time I am planning a very special entrance feature on Bronte Rd as we enter the Village of Bronte. I continue to work with the Bronte Boaters and the Town in order to establish an acceptable club house lease and boater mooring fees. The “Barb Greb” property must be acquired in 2011 and negotiations are well underway. The Bronte Village Mall is “tired” and although be applied to the Town by the owner for a “new look” and complete face lift we must still continue to negotiate a reduction in density and height and traffic control. The Lakeshore woods Community requires close management planning in order to make certain that the plan for the area including employment lands is not amended/effected. Locally, for our Bronte Seniors I am pursuing an “age friendly community ” project as well as seniors recreational park equipment.
Oakville.com: What do voters need to know that will compel them to vote for YOU?
Ralph Robinson: I have worked with the citizens of Ward 1 very closely and expeditiously for many years. I have lived with the Ward folks for over 35 years which gives me the knowledge and experience about what is happening and what needs to happen in The Ward. Reputations of quick response and returned calls and E Mails makes it so appropriate for me to be able to accommodate working with each constituent. My life has always been “PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST” and this does serve everyone well. It is a real benefit for me to be seasoned and experienced having lived in the Ward for such a mature duration.
The 2010 Oakville Municipal election will be held on October 25, 2010. Visit our special Oakville election section for the latest election news, candidate profiles and more.
John McMullen is a candidate for Ward 1 Town Councillor in The 2010 Oakville Municipal Elections.
Oakville.com: What are the platform issues that you are addressing?
John McMullen: The overriding issue that is and will impact upon Oakville in general, and Bronte/Ward 1 in particular is growth and development. Growth and development are both necessary and beneficial if Bronte is to be a viable community. However, I will do everything in my powers to ensure that growth and development are handled in a manner that realizes social and economic benefits for the community as a whole, while at the same time preserving Bronte’s unique and valuable character.
Other important issues, many of which are related to growth and development – and the challenges and opportunities they present – include:
- Managing finances, development charges, and your tax dollars in a responsible and cost-effective manner.
- Utilizing the dwindling supply of employment lands in Ward 1 for the high-end, value-added occupations for which they were intended in Livable Oakville, the Official Plan.
- Facilitating by whatever means possible the proposed and acceptable re-development of Bronte Village Mall, the future cornerstone and vibrant hub of a rejuvenated village core.
– Developing a viable strategy and master plan that guarantees the survivability of both Bronte Harbour and Oakville Harbour, our prime assets and Halton Region’s gateway to Lake Ontario.
- Protecting and nurturing our parks, green spaces and Natural Heritage System, and the environment as a whole, for our and future generations.
- Ensuring that bylaws enacted are in fact enforced.
- Ensuring the health and safety of residents and our neighbourhoods.
- “Calming” traffic, and providing necessary parking and affordable transit services.
Oakville.com: What is your unique position in this election
John McMullen: I will make no rash promises, as candidates are prone to do at election time, other than to promise that I will consult with and listen to all stakeholders, residents, businesses and other interests included, before taking a position on matters affecting them.
For the position of Ward 1 Town Councillor, I offer a candidate:
a.. with energy, commitment and new ideas;
b.. who is strategic and proactive, before issues arise; and
c.. who is able to provide real leadership, rather than reactive, old style politics.
Oakville.com: What do voters need to know that will compel them to vote for YOU?
John McMullen: My extensive business background, together with experience gained through involvement in numerous community initiatives will provide me with the tools needed to build A Better Future for Bronte.
Most important, voters may be assured that they are electing a Town Councillor who is working for them, and who will listen to and act upon their concerns and in their best interests.
The 2010 Oakville Municipal election will be held on October 25, 2010. Visit our special Oakville election section for the latest election news, candidate profiles and more.
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